Department Of Veterans Affairs
VA Space Planning Criteria (Chapter 104)
Washington, D.C. 20402
March 2007
4. AC: Anteroom, Isolation (BRAR1).......................................... 75 NSF (7.0 NSM)
Provide one per Negative Pressure Isolation Patient Room authorized for the
Acute Care Patient Unit.
The isolation alcove, or anteroom, provides for medical isolation primarily for
patients with a communicable disease or other condition that may compromise
patients and/or staff.
5. AC: Bathroom, Patient (TLTS1) .......................................... 120 NSF (11.2 NSM)
Provide one per each One-Bed and Two-Bed AC Patient Room.
The toilet/shower room must accommodate both independent and dependent
bowel / bladder care and bathing / showering.
6. AC: Day Room / Lounge (DAYR1) ...................................... 300 NSF (27.8 NSM)
Minimum NSF; provide an additional 25 NSF per projected Acute Care patient
bed greater than twenty. Maximum 600 NSF. Provide one per each SCI/D Acute
Care Patient Care Unit.
This area provides space for patients to visit with family, friends, and other
patients. Unsupervised activities also occur in this area. The Day Room should
not be located near the Nurse Station.
7. AC: Nourishment Kitchen (NCWD1) .................................... 100 NSF (9.3 NSM)
Provide one per each SCI/D Acute Care Patient Care Unit.
This area is accessed directly by patients and by staff as well as other caregivers
for patient needs.
C. Long Term Care (LTC) Patient Care Units
1. LTC: Patient Room, One-Bed (BRMS1) ............................. 320 NSF (29.8 NSM)
Provide one each for 60 percent of the total number of Long Term Care patient
beds projected for each SCI/D Long Term Care Patient Care Unit.
This room provides space for care and treatment of one inpatient. Includes bed
area and clearance around bed, wheelchair turnaround, and patient equipment
including lift/transfer devices, furniture, and family visiting area.
2. LTC: Patient Room, Two-Bed (BRMS2) ............................. 480 NSF (44.6 NSM)
Provide one each for 20 percent of the total number of Long Term Care patient
beds projected for each SCI/D Long Term Care Patient Care Unit.
This room provides space for care and treatment of two inpatients. Includes bed
area and clearance around bed, wheelchair turnaround, patient equipment
including lift/transfer devices, furniture, and family visiting area.
3. LTC: Patient Room, Isolation,
Negative Pressure (BRIT1) .................................................. 320 NSF (29.8 NSM)
Provide one per Negative Pressure Isolation Patient Room authorized for each
SCI/D Long Term Care Patient Care Unit.
4. LTC: Anteroom, Isolation (BRAR1) ........................................ 75 NSF (7.0 NSM)
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